On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin. Inspired by the university's slogan "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten most important lessons he learned during his Navy SEAL training for life. These lessons not only helped him overcome challenges in training and throughout his long career but also proved beneficial in his personal life. He explained how anyone can use these fundamental teachings to improve themselves—and the world. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral: the accompanying video was viewed millions of times. In the bestselling book "Make Your Bed," McRaven builds on the ten principles from his speech, sharing stories from his life and recounting encounters with people he met during his military service.